Federico Klein: Ex-state department aide jailed for Capitol riot
“You can’t stop this!” Federico Klein, 45, shouted, wedging open doors with a stolen police shield.
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Pentagon acknowledges flying unarmed drones over Gaza
14 minutes ago About sharing By Max Matza BBC News The US has confirmed for the first time that it has been flying unarmed surveillance drones over Gaza. Pentagon spokesman Brig Gen Pat Ryder said the drones were operating in “support of hostage recovery efforts”. “These UAV flights began after the Oct 7 attack by…
Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided – Johnson
29 minutes ago About sharing Boris Johnson has said it is “very unlikely” the first Covid lockdown could have been avoided by earlier action to stop the virus spreading. In an extract from his statement to the Covid Inquiry, the former PM conceded it may have been “possible” to avert the nationwide restrictions. But he…
Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy
Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend.
Taylor Swift’s 1989 re-recording scores record-breaking UK chart debut
1 hour ago About sharing Taylor Swift is re-recording all of her first six albums By Mark Savage Music correspondent, BBC News In a year of record-breaking achievements, Taylor Swift has done it again. A re-recording of her crossover pop album 1989 has become the UK’s fastest-selling record of 2023. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) shifted 184,000…
Gaza reporter removes protective vest after learning of colleague’s death
A journalist working for Palestine TV was killed in a strike on Gaza, his network said.
Matthew Perry Foundation set up in late Friends star’s name to help addicts
48 minutes ago About sharing Perry turned his home into Perry House, a men’s sober living facility, in 2012 By Annabel Rackham BBC News A foundation has been set up in the name of late actor Matthew Perry to help those struggling with addiction. Perry, who was best known for playing Chandler in TV sitcom…
Four things we learned from Trump sons’ fraud trial testimony
18 minutes ago About sharing Brothers and co-defendants Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump wore co-ordinating suits on Thursday By Madeline Halpert & Chloe Kim Reporting from court in New York, BBC News Two of Donald Trump’s sons took the stand to deny their role in company fraud this week, and the court in New…
Planned protest on Armistice Day would be ‘disrespectful’, says Sunak
8 minutes ago About sharing Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said 3,500 community police officers were deployed to London pro-Palestinian protests in October By Adriana Elgueta & Oliver Slow BBC News PM Rishi Sunak has said that planned protests on Armistice Day would be “provocative and disrespectful”. There is a “clear and present” risk war…
The Folksy Fanaticism of Mike Johnson
November 3, 2023 The Folksy Fanaticism of Mike Johnson The new speaker of the House combines Christian nationalism and MAGA. Jeet Heer Ad Policy Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference in the US Capitol on November 2, 2023. (Julia Nikhinson / Sipa via AP Images) Mike Johnson’s ascension to the…